News in Ireland


The Charleville castle - © andrew
Date 17 October 2025

The Ghosts of Charleville Castle: when an Irish castle becomes a Netflix star

If there’s one place that epitomizes the mystery and magic of Ireland, it’s Charleville Castle, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. This neo-Gothic masterpiece of the XIXᵉ century, surrounded by dense forest and often shrouded in mist, is now one of … [...]




Ireland: leave everything behind to move to Dublin and become a professional cat charmer!

25 January 2018
Yes, the idea sounds crazy, but it's actually quite serious. The Just Cats Veterinary Clinic and Cattery in Dublin is recruiting, and is currently looking for a very specific profile: a professional cat caresser! [...]




Discovery of a Viking archaeological site in Cork

19 January 2018
Researchers are in for a real shock: recent archaeological excavations have uncovered a historic Viking site in the heart of Cork, Ireland. A discovery with a lot at stake, as it dates back to 1070 A.D., making it the oldest Viking site in the country! Not that the people of Waterford didn't think they were the cradle of the Viking colony! [...]




Death of Dolores O’Riordan of the Cranberries

15 January 2018
Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of Irish band The Cranberries, died suddenly on Monday at the age of 46. [...]




An Irishman plays soccer with storm Eleanor…

10 January 2018
There are a lot of storms at the moment, and Ireland is not spared... To lighten things up a bit, Irish footballer Éanna O'Connor decided to have some fun with the situation by posting a video on YouTube, in which the player plays a duet... with Hurricane Eleanor! [...]




Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Discover the filming locations in Ireland!

8 January 2018
It's impossible to escape Star Wars fever these days! The release of the new episode "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is currently creating a veritable worldwide craze, propelling the saga to the rank of the most profitable franchise of all time! [...]




The Corrs, back with “Jupiter Calling” album

28 November 2017
The album "Jupiter Calling", released on November 10, marks the comeback of Ireland's most famous siblings: the Corrs! This is excellent news for fans, who will be able to discover the new tracks composed by Andrea, Caroline, Sharon and Jim. [...]




U2 announces new album for December 1

19 November 2017
While some tracks have already hit the airwaves, such as the excellent "You're The Best Thing About Me", U2 have just announced the official release of their forthcoming album on December 1. A date eagerly awaited by fans, who will be able to listen to the 13 tracks on the new opus, entitled "Songs Of Experience". [...]




Dublin now has its own cat bar!

13 October 2017
The "cat bar" concept is all the rage around the world at the moment! And Dublin can now boast one! [...]




U2 – Bono meets President Emmanuel Macron to discuss poverty

25 July 2017
Very involved in his fight against poverty and inequality in the World, the singer of the famous Irish band U2 was keen to meet President Macron. An opportunity for Bono to discuss key issues with the new French president, including the refugee crisis, poverty, the fight against AIDS in Africa, and access to education for girls... [...]